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Washington Post signs content licensing, archiving agreement with Veritone Executives said the agreement expands revenue opportunities while maintaining editorial oversight and brand protection for the Post.

Veritone has agreed to act as a content license intermediary for the Washington Post.

President Trump's decision to fire DHS Secretary Kristi Noem on Thursday was rooted in his anger over her misleading statements to Congress that Trump approved a $220 million advertising initiative last year, according to reports.

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Once a poster child for the "successes: of FCC "competition theory" regulation and the benefits of economy of scale created by media ownership consolidation.

But don't worry, there will be plenty of people saying we just didn't let them consolidate enough, and it'll work next time...honest!

We noted it in the story.

Bloomberg: Former DHS Secretary Kristi Noem's statement to Congress that President Trump approved $200 million advertising budget was erroneous, led to her firing on Thursday.

Cumulus Media files for bankruptcy, announces debt restructuring March 5, 2026 - The plan would give debtholders full ownership of the reorganized company and provide $50 million in new convertible notes.

A large radio broadcaster with more than 400 AM and FM stations filed for voluntary bankruptcy on Wednesday.

Trump considers firing DHS Secretary Kristi Noem, sources say The president has made no decision, but he has told lawmakers that he is unhappy with her testimony this week before House and Senate committees, sources said.

#BREAKING: President Trump is likely to fire DHS Secretary Kristi Noem as Dow dips below 50,000 www.nbcnews.com/politics/whi...

Court TV exposes identity of undercover officer during murder trial Judge Richard Mrazik ordered the network to stop transmitting and later asked outlets to edit or remove archived footage containing the officer.

Court TV exposed the identity of an undercover police officer during a murder trial, just a few weeks after the network was sold to a software developer and issued dozens of pink slips.

Court TV exposes identity of undercover officer during murder trial Judge Richard Mrazik ordered the network to stop transmitting and later asked outlets to edit or remove archived footage containing the officer.

EXCLUSIVE: Last Friday, Court TV accidentally exposed the real-world identity of an undercover police officer in Salt Lake City during a high-profile murder trial there.

The gaffe came several weeks after Court TV warned dozens of employees about forthcoming layoffs.

SCOOP: Philo CEO Andrew McCollum steps down; COO Mike Keyserling to succeed as CEO Philo CEO Andrew McCollum is leaving the company after more than a decade; COO Mike Keyserling is succeed him in the role.

#BREAKING: Philo CEO Andrew McCollum resigns; Chief Operating Officer Mike Keyserling to step into the role.

Court TV exposes identity of undercover officer during murder trial Judge Richard Mrazik ordered the network to stop transmitting and later asked outlets to edit or remove archived footage containing the officer.

EXCLUSIVE: Court TV was ordered to stop broadcasting a high-profile murder case in Utah after the network streamed the testimony of an undercover police officer, The Desk has learned.

The gaffe came several weeks after Court TV laid off workers following its sale to Jellysmack.

Scripps acquiring ABC affiliate in Lexington from Morris Network March 4, 2026 - The deal will create a new market duopoly between the region's ABC and NBC affiliates.

The E. W. Scripps Company will spend $16 million to acquire a local ABC affiliate in Lexington, creating a duopoly with the area's NBC affiliate, which it already owns.

Researchers: Newsrooms gamble with reputation by partnering with betting platforms University researchers warned partnerships between prediction markets and news outlets could further erode public trust in journalism.

Newsrooms are gambling with their reputations by partnering with prediction markets and betting platforms, according to university researchers.

Exclusive | Gayle King Signs New Deal With CBS News The ‘CBS Mornings’ co-host dispelled rumors of a possible departure, staying with the network amid a broader overhaul.

Despite rumors to the contrary, Gayle King will stay at CBS News under a new multi-year contract signed this week; her current contract runs through May. [Wall Street Journal]

Researchers: Newsrooms gamble with reputation by partnering with betting platforms University researchers warned partnerships between prediction markets and news outlets could further erode public trust in journalism.

Researchers say news organizations are gambling with their reputation by partnering with prediction marketplaces like Kalshi and Polymarket.

Researchers: Newsrooms gamble with reputation by partnering with betting platforms University researchers warned partnerships between prediction markets and news outlets could further erode public trust in journalism.

Researchers say news organizations are gambling with their reputation by partnering with prediction marketplaces like Kalshi and Polymarket.

Versant brings in $6.7 billion during 2025 Versant executives said 80 percent of its current revenue comes from pay TV providers that distribute its cable networks; MS NOW has seen strong viewership since its rebrand last year.

Versant executives say MS NOW, formerly MSNBC, has seen strong viewership since its rebrand last year.

Sam Altman tells OpenAI staffers that military's 'operational decisions' are up to the government In an all-hands meetings with OpenAI employees on Tuesday, CEO Sam Altman said his company doesn't get to choose how the military uses its technology.

#BREAKING: Sam Altman, the CEO of ChatGPT developer OpenAI, says its employees "don't get to weigh in" on whether "you think the Iran strike was good and the Venezuela invasion was bad."

OpenAI signed a licensing deal with the Pentagon last week, just before the conflict in Iran began. [CNBC]

Some Brands Aren’t Spending Like YouTube Is the New TV Budgets for the most-watched platform still often lag behind those dedicated to traditional TV.

Is YouTube comparable to TV? Google thinks so, and it has urged streamers and advertisers to view it as a premium service comparable to Disney Plus, Prime Video and Netflix.

Advertisers aren't buying it.

Ampere: YouTube is dominant platform for video podcast viewing Younger viewers drive growth, with those ages 18 to 34 being 24 percent more likely to watch, and 60 percent of video viewers also listening to audio podcasts weekly.

Most people are watching video podcasts on YouTube, according to a new survey from Ampere Analysis — but TikTok is big for watching clips of podcasts, and some viewership is being funneled into YouTube accordingly.

Echostar weighing Paramount-WBD merger's effects on Sling TV and Dish, CEO says Both companies sell cable networks to Dish and Sling while expanding streaming offerings.

Will Dish Network and Sling TV be able to offer Paramount and Warner Bros' TV channels long-term if the entertainment giants merge?

Echostar CEO Charlie Ergen isn't sure, but the parent of Dish and Sling are keeping an eye on how things develop.

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FCC chief tells CNBC WBD-Paramount merger deal is ‘cleaner’ than Netflix's, will be approved 'quickly' FCC Chairman Brendan Carr told CNBC on Tuesday that Netflix's previous Warner Bros. Discovery offer "raised a lot of competition concerns."

FCC Chairman Brendan Carr told CNBC on Tuesday that he expects Warner Bros Discovery's acquisition by Paramount to be approved "pretty quickly."

The FCC is not scrutinizing the deal, and its approval is not required for it to move forward. [CNBC]

Ars Technica Fires Reporter After AI Controversy Involving Fabricated Quotes Ars Technica has fired senior AI reporter Benj Edwards following an outrage-sparking controversy involving AI-fabricated quotes.

Ars Technica, the publication that shares common ownership with WIRED, has fired a reporter after he admitted to using Claude and ChatGPT to compile a story; the article included erroneous and fake quotes. [Futurism]

Optimum says FCC should review rule banning substitute broadcast signals during blackouts The cable operator warned Nexstar’s proposed $6 billion TEGNA acquisition could drive higher retransmission fees and more blackouts for subscribers.

Scoop: Executives from Optimum met with FCC Chairman Brendan Carr and others at the agency last week, urging them to tread carefully on the Nexstar-TEGNA deal and offer relief to cable and satellite TV customers if the merger is allowed to go through.

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Paramount CEO says Paramount Plus, HBO Max will merge CEO David Ellison indicated Paramount Plus’ technology could power the unified platform, with HBO Max content folded into a single streaming stack.

Paramount CEO David Ellison says HBO Max content will merge into Paramount Plus, but HBO will continue to be sold as a standalone product.

Some Brands Aren’t Spending Like YouTube Is the New TV Budgets for the most-watched platform still often lag behind those dedicated to traditional TV.

Is YouTube comparable to TV? Google thinks so, and it has urged streamers and advertisers to view it as a premium service comparable to Disney Plus, Prime Video and Netflix.

Advertisers aren't buying it.

TEGNA ad revenue climbs 4 percent during Q4; distribution income dips Executives at TEGNA say the company's deal to be acquired by Nexstar should cross the finish line by the second half of this year.

Executives at TEGNA say they expect to be acquired by Nexstar "by the second half of 2026"